Goumba Johnny on the Comedy Scene, his Careers and Growing Up Italian

EPISODE 376. This week, we're joined by the author, comedian, former athlete and legendary radio personality, Goumba Johnny! Johnny shares stories of his life growing up in the Bronx, his career at KTU, and the guys discuss the differences between the new and old generations. Tune in!

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Chapters: 1:00 - Something for Nothing 3:00 - Voice of Italian America 5:00 - KTU & Ru Paul 8:00 - Life After Radio 12:00 - Stand Up Comedy 16:00 - GUI Comedy Show 20:00 - Born & Raised in the Bronx 22:00 - Growing Up Polish 26:00 - Italian Similarities 28:00 - NFL Career 30:00 - Life in Black & White 35:00 - Politically Correct Comedy 37:00 - Boomers and Gen Z 41:00 - Fan Questions for Johnny 43:00 - The Story of “Goumba Johnny” 46:00 - More Fan Questions 54:00 - New Social Strategy 57:00 - The Joke is Never Done 1:03:00 - One Man Show 1:06:00 - Fortune Teller 1:09:00 - Johnny Loves Rocco